Common Sense Media Review
By Mark Raby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Kinect controls allow faithful recreation of the game show.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Play
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Wipeout in the Zone
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
Wipeout in the Zone is based on the TV game show Wipeout, in which players have to compete in wacky physical stunts that range from jumping across shaking platforms to dodging wildly swinging obstacles. Players need a Kinect motion camera to play this game, as the tasks require all sorts of full-body maneuvers.
Is It Any Good?
WIPEOUT IN THE ZONE does a good job in recreating what is a very physically taxing game show. For the most part, the stunts involve jumping or moving at in time with the on-screen actions. Some of these are relatively uninspired, but others are much more challenging and interesting. The addition of clips of highlights from the show are nice for Wipeout fans, as well as those who are new to the show.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about other games that require physical activity. What other exergaming titles do you like playing?
Is the commentary from the hosts appropriate?
What makes the stunts in the TV show safe?
Game Details
- Platform : Xbox 360
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Activision
- Release date : June 14, 2011
- Genre : Exergaming
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : July 2, 2022
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